Emergency Planning

MAY 14, 2024

After much pondering of the question, I have come to the conclusion that resilience is an illusion. This is not to denigrate the work of resilience managers, as there is obviously much to be done to reduce the risk and impact of adverse events. However, the concept of resilience is, I think, suspect. What can we do instead?

Resilience 130

Resilience Risk Reduction Natural Hazard All-Hazards 130

Emergency Planning

AUGUST 3, 2023

The new version presents 89 major hazards and threats that could potentially disrupt life in the United Kingdom and possibly cause casualties and damage. It makes sense to enunciate the major risks that a country faces so that all citizens can be clear about what needs to be tackled in terms of threats to safety and security in the future.

All-Hazards 204

All-Hazards Natural Hazard Hazard Government 204

Recovery Diva

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Reviewed by Donald Watson, editor of the website theOARSlist.com , Organizations Addressing Resilience and Sustainability, editor of Time-Saver Standards for Urban Design (McGraw-Hill 2001), and co-author with Michele Adams of Design for Flooding: Resilience to Climate Change (Wiley 2011).

Risk Reduction 100

Risk Reduction All-Hazards Natural Hazard Hazard 100

Emergency Planning

MAY 30, 2019

It could be argued that political decision making is the greatest barrier of all to successful disaster risk reduction. Unofficial voices have suggested that the 'cure to damage ratio' for natural hazards is 1:43. Notably, the GAR has finally come around to the view that we all bear the burden of reducing disaster risk.

Risk Reduction 130

Risk Reduction Natural Hazard All-Hazards Hazard 130

CCEM Strategies

MAY 11, 2023

Flooding is one of the most common, pervasive, and costliest natural hazards in Canada , with a history of causing major disasters. By analyzing factors such as topography, hydrology, and historical flood data, flood risk assessments can help communities identify areas that are most vulnerable to flooding.

All-Hazards 52

All-Hazards Hazard Natural Hazard Transportation 52

everbridge

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Natural hazards, public health emergencies, and other crises can strike at any moment, putting lives and livelihoods at risk. The Early Warnings for All Initiative, driven by the United Nations, recognizes this imperative and seeks to unite all stakeholders in building a safer world.

All-Hazards 78

All-Hazards Natural Hazard Hazard Activation 78